6 Tips for Cycling Uphill

Build Stamina With Hill Repeats

• Find a hill and ride up it. Ride to the bottom of the hill and rest for 5 minutes. Repeat 2 times.

Stay Focused

• Stay in control of your breathing. Stand when accelerating. Picture yourself making it to the top of the hill.

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Kick It In Gear

• Your cadence should be between 75 and 85 when biking uphill. What is cadence? Cadence (or pedaling rate) is the number of revolutions of the crank per minute; this is the rate at which a cyclist is pedaling/turning the pedals.

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Get Into Position

• Begin the climb seated, as you move up the hill, crouch down. Toward the top of the hill, stand up and pedal.

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Stand Up at The Right Time

• Typically save standing up for the final leg of the hill, because it takes up more energy.

Build Lean Muscle vs. Bulking Up

• Aim to build lean muscle with regular yoga or plyometrics.